We scout eateries for vegan dishes you can sample. From sushi, salads, pizzas, dumplings to ice cream, here’s where you can have your fill
Veganuary has become a trend of sorts across the globe where after a month of festivities, people choose to detox by going off meat and diary products. The word ‘Veganuary’ can be simply explained as people going vegan in the month of January, and chefs are helping you stick to that vegan diet with some delicious offerings. Here’s a lowdown on vegan dishes you can try.
1. TRIO OF BEETROOT AT OLIVE BAR AND KITCHEN
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Enjoy the humble beetroot three ways — roasted, braised and pickled, served with house-grown micro-greens, bread, miso and fresh coconut yoghurt dressing.
At: Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra (W)
2. KUNG PAO TOFU AND BROCCOLI AT BASTIAN
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Szechuan peppercorns, chillies and roasted garlic flavour the tofu and broccoli to make the duo irresistible.
At: Bastian, Bandra (W)
3. TOFU AND BEAN SPROUTS DUMPLING AT THE CLEARING HOUSE
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This one should be your pick if you are looking for subtle, toned down flavours, served here with a mushroom consommé.
At: The Clearing House, Ballard Estate
4. PAN SEARED LOTUS ROOT GYOZA AT THE GOOD WIFE
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Minced lotus root is sautéed with ginger, garlic and Thai Bird’s eye chillies with some soya sauce, mirin, rice vinegar and then stuffed into gyoza sheets. The poached dumplings are then pan seared and served with deep-fried lotus root crackers and a chilly soya dip on the side.
At: The Good Wife, BKC
5. RAW VEGAN PIZZA SLICE AT YOGISATTVA
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Made with a gluten-free base of vegetables and seeds. You can sample the vegan pesto with fresh organic vegetables, signature avocado dip, topped with vegan cheese.
At: Yogisattva, Khar (W)
6. VEGAN MANGO ICE CREAM AT PAPACREAM
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This one is whipped to perfection using almond milk and coconut cream with luscious slices of mango.
At: Papacream, Churchgate
7. VEGAN CHEESE BOWL AT THE PANTRY
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Enjoy a healthy meal in a bowl made with cashew cheese, avocado, sous-vide mushroom, home baked granola, saurkraut and spiced chickpeas.
At: The Pantry, Fort
8. BHINDI KOKUM AT LADY BAGA
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Relish a kokum flavoured dry lady finger preparation that makes for a yummy starter.
At: Lady Baga, Lower Parel
9. AVOCADO PESTO-AT SEQUEL
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Avocado, cashew, pumpkin seed pesto served with super food crackers.
At: Sequel, Bandra (W)
10. CUCUMBER SUSHI AT GARDE MANGER CAFE
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Tuck into vegan sushi, prepared with cucumber rolls made with rice and grated radish, carrot, onion, tomato, bell pepper, mustard, green chilli and ginger. The nori sheets here are replaced with cucumber, ensuring that anyone can try it.
At: Garde Manger Cafe, Vile Parle (E)
11. VEGAN PIZZA AT ROSE CAFE
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This place is famous for its cakes and shakes, but you can also enjoy their signature vegan pizza, which happens to be a must-try.
At: Rose Cafe, Delhi
